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** Georgians are perceived as [[Hot |
** Georgians are perceived as [[Hot-Blooded]], Highlander types and usually very rich. Also, they have a ludicrous accent (also seen in Stalin jokes) and sometimes are [[Ambiguously Gay]]. For instance, it is said that in common showers or public bathhouses it's best not to bend down for soap when Georgians are around. |
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{{quote| A group of Georgians is taking a shower. Suddenly one of them drops the only bar of soap. "Here goes the bathing", says someone.}} |
{{quote| A group of Georgians is taking a shower. Suddenly one of them drops the only bar of soap. "Here goes the bathing", says someone.}} |
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*** Also, widely perceived as buying their way through life (for a Soviet Republic, Georgia enjoyed a good amount of economic freedom and Georgians tended to be rich compared to the rest of the population). At the same time, their adherence to highlander honor was recognised. |
*** Also, widely perceived as buying their way through life (for a Soviet Republic, Georgia enjoyed a good amount of economic freedom and Georgians tended to be rich compared to the rest of the population). At the same time, their adherence to highlander honor was recognised. |
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'''A''': You kill a bunch of Armenian coffee beans, then lie about it for a hundred years. }} |
'''A''': You kill a bunch of Armenian coffee beans, then lie about it for a hundred years. }} |
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** Estonians and Finns are commonly seen as very slow-witted (partly due to their tendency to speak Russian very slowly compared to native speakers) and ironically referred to as "[[Hot |
** Estonians and Finns are commonly seen as very slow-witted (partly due to their tendency to speak Russian very slowly compared to native speakers) and ironically referred to as "[[Hot-Blooded]] Estonian/Finnish guys". |
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{{quote| '''Announcer in the Estonian subway:''' Theee neeeext staaation iiis... Heeere it iiis...}} |
{{quote| '''Announcer in the Estonian subway:''' Theee neeeext staaation iiis... Heeere it iiis...}} |
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[[Category:Useful Notes/Russia]] |
[[Category:Useful Notes/Russia]] |
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[[Category:Russian Humour]] |
[[Category:Russian Humour]] |
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